HC Deb 21 May 1952 vol 501 c467
36. Mr. Janner

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General on what dates and where the telephone kiosks are to be installed on the Stocking Farm Estate, Leicester.

Mr. Gammans

Sites for two kiosks have been agreed with the local authority at the corner of Marwood Road and Hathern Avenue and at the junction of Cashmore View and Beaumont Leys Lane. I am sorry that the new exchange will not be ready for service till the latter part of July, but the two kiosks will be provided as soon as possible after that date.

Mr. Janner

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that he promised to have this exchange ready in May so that he would be able to put up these kiosks? Will he hurry the matter on in view of the fact that the population in this area is rapidly increasing, that there are over 2,500 people there now, and that they have no means of communication by telephone with the police or doctors or anyone else?

Mr. Gammans

I can assure the hon. Gentleman that we wish to complete this work as soon as possible, but there have been unexpected delays due to labour difficulties.

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